Venezuela Earthquakes

Venezuela Earthquakes
Emergency Response

Two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on June 24, 2026, devastating communities across La Guaira, Caracas, and beyond.

Good360 is responding.

“Within 48 hours of the earthquakes, we were on the phone with more than ten major nonprofits responding in Venezuela. What we’re hearing day after day is alarming. The needs are dire and growing by the hour. We haven’t even scratched the surface of the true level of devastation. Venezuelans lost everything overnight. People are without clean water, shelter, and urgent medical care right now.” — Cinira Baldi, CEO of Good360

Good360’s Emergency Response to the Venezuela Earthquakes

Good360 mobilized within 48 hours of the earthquakes. An initial shipment of critical supplies, including tarps, outdoor/camping gear, blankets, work gloves and safety shoes, emergency first aid kits, and trash bags, is en route to Caracas. We are staging additional shipments for deployment this week and are working closely with our nonprofit partners to assess evolving needs and ensure we are providing the most appropriate products based on conditions on the ground.

Leveraging Good360’s extensive network of nonprofit, corporate, and humanitarian partners, we continue to identify priority needs and coordinate response activities. Good360’s innovative supply chain model enables the efficient matching and movement of donated goods directly to the communities that need them most.

Good360 is working with our corporate donor partners to mobilize additional product support while conducting ongoing needs assessments with nonprofit partners to ensure future shipments align with the evolving response and recovery requirements. The Disaster Response & Recovery team is also participating in coordination calls with humanitarian stakeholders to stay informed as the situation continues to evolve.

Good360 will continue to monitor for additional partner activation requests, international appeals (IFRC Emergency Appeal active; UN OCHA Flash Appeal anticipated), and corporate donor interest in supporting Venezuela relief. The OFAC general license issued on June 26, authorizing earthquake relief-related transactions through October 23, 2026, significantly expands the operational window for U.S.-based engagement and should be considered in partner and donor planning conversations. Updates will be issued as the situation develops.

A Good360 warehouse worker in a yellow safety vest labels a pallet of relief supplies bound for Venezuela earthquake survivors, June 2026. — Good360 product being loaded for transport to Venezuela.

Our Response at a Glance

We are committed to ensuring that people and communities facing disaster have the everyday essentials they need to recover.

Nearly $4B in Products Distributed

Nearly 50K

Donated Products Shipped

Good360 relief supplies stacked on pallets marked with American flags being loaded for transport to Venezuela earthquake survivors, June 2026. — Good360 relief supplies were loaded for transport to Venezuela following the June 24, 2026, earthquakes.

Current Needs from our Partners on the Ground

Below is a list of immediate needs that our partners have identified:

Search-and-rescue equipment to support life-saving operations and access affected populations.

Trauma and emergency medical supplies to treat injuries and address urgent health needs.

Safe drinking water to prevent dehydration and reduce the risk of waterborne diseases.

Temporary shelter materials for displaced households and those whose homes have been damaged or destroyed.

Power and communications equipment to restore critical services and facilitate coordination among responders.

Sanitation and hygiene supplies to reduce public health risks and maintain basic living conditions.

Child-focused relief items including nutrition, protection, hygiene, and psychosocial support materials.

Anticipated Needs from our Partners in the Near Future

As rescue and relief operations transition into recovery, priority needs are expected to expand to possibly include:

Housing repair and reconstruction materials.

Health system support and restoration of healthcare services.

Livelihood recovery and income-generating assistance.

Continued support for vulnerable populations, including children, older persons, and people with disabilities.

Your Donation Can Make a Difference.

In times of crisis, everyday items — shoes, toothpaste, and backpacks — offer more than just convenience. They provide the first stepping stones to recovery. Your donation today can connect people in need with essentials like these when and where they are needed most. Here are just a few examples of what your generosity can do.*

*Based on audited financial statements. Includes the fair market value of donated goods distributed through our programs.

Venezuela Earthquake Disaster Overview

Last updated June 29, 2026.

Venezuela was struck by two consecutive earthquakes on June 24, 2026, at 6:00 PM local time. The first measured magnitude 7.2, followed 39 seconds later by a magnitude 7.5. Both epicenters were located along the San Felipe–Yumare–Montalbán axis in the north-central region. Authorities have since recorded more than 512 aftershocks, keeping risk conditions elevated.

The 7.5 is the strongest earthquake to hit Venezuela in more than 125 years.

As of the last official casualty update, at least 1,450 people have been killed and approximately 3,150–3,238 injured, per Venezuelan government officials. The figure is expected to continue rising as rescue teams access more areas, with a high probability of exceeding 10,000 fatalities.

More than 12,700 people have been displaced. At least seven states have been impacted, with La Guaira recording the highest level of destruction. Across the affected area, at least 2,501 structures were damaged, including 38 hospitals and more than 700 buildings.

A crowdsourced missing-persons website has listed more than 68,900 people as missing; approximately 8,000 have been located.

Acting President Rodríguez has established a $200 million reconstruction fund for hospitals, housing, and other collapsed infrastructure.

Structural damage is extensive and widespread. Dozens of buildings collapsed across Caracas. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello identified Los Palos Grandes and Altamira as the hardest-hit Caracas municipalities. Building collapses were also confirmed in the states of Trujillo, Carabobo, Aragua, Miranda, Falcón, and La Guaira.

The coastal state of La Guaira is believed to be the worst-affected area, though casualty figures remain unconfirmed due to communications failures. La Guaira is home to Simón Bolívar International Airport, Venezuela’s primary international aviation hub, which sustained severe damage and has been closed to all flights. Video footage shows leveled buildings among high-rises in the La Guaira coastal zone. The airport closure is a critical constraint on the delivery of international humanitarian aid.

Critical infrastructure across the country is severely disrupted. Metro and railway services in Caracas are suspended. The Supreme Court of Justice has canceled activities. Schools are suspended system-wide, with some designated emergency shelters and donation collection centers. Internet connectivity is severely degraded. Widespread power outages have compounded the crisis and hampered rescue coordination. Millions of Venezuelans living abroad have been unable to contact family members.

Damage Reports by Region

Caracas (Multiple Municipalities)

Dozens of buildings collapsed, including a bank in Caracas. Los Palos Grandes and Altamira were identified by Interior Minister Cabello as the worst-affected municipalities. Near-total collapse or heavy damage reported in high-rise buildings in southeastern Caracas. Six aftershocks were felt within two hours of the mainshock.

La Guaira (Coastal State)

Declared a disaster zone. Worst structural damage reported. A waterfront hotel in Macuto collapsed. Simón Bolívar International Airport, located in this state, is closed following damage, suspending all inbound and outbound flights.